by Joanne | Aug 18, 2020 | Devoted Living
Our time in the devotional “Awaken” by Priscilla Shirer came to a close for now … ~*~*~ “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are...
by Joanne | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today we continue on in the Beatitudes. Jesus continued to teach: “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.†(Matthew 5:4, NLT) The mourning He speaks of here derives from the word “lamentâ€. It is a deep personal grief caused either by sin,...
by Joanne | Jun 24, 2020 | Encouragement
Devotional books have a unique way of speaking into our current lives, even though they may have been written years ago. They have a way of reminding us that nothing escapes the eye of God. Not a single blessed thing. The enemy whispers his dirty little lies in which...
by Joanne | Jun 17, 2020 | Encouragement
I have always enjoyed a good commercial. They can bring laughter, and an exceptionally good one will be thought provoking. Such is one commercial which has been in my thoughts since the first time viewed. It shows a young girl returning home from soccer a bit...
by Joanne | Jun 15, 2020 | Encouragement
This week we find ourselves reading the eleventh song of ascents – Psalm 130. “From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer.†(verses 1-2, NLT) Here we find the psalmist in his deep distress, crying...
